On Tuesday, The Hill reported that the nuclear pact between the US, Iran and other nations left some lawmakers concerned as to how increased revenue in the country, freed up through sanctions relief, might impact cyber-relations.

Furthermore, The Hill reported that in the US, “Cyber-experts have been sparring for months over what effects a successful nuclear pact might have on Iran's rapidly accelerating cyber-programme…Many believe the successful deal gives Iranian cyber-warriors incentive to spare the US from their wrath.”